The River King Newfoundland Club is a non-profit regional organization recognized by the AKC-Sanctioned Newfoundland Club of America to represent the best interests of the Newfoundland dog in Illinois and Missouri. The purpose of the RKNC's rescue program is to rescue unwanted or homeless Newfoundland dogs and whenever possible, place them in good homes. RKNC's committee works within the guidelines of the Newfoundland Club of America's Rescue Committee.

We will accept any pure breed Newfoundland regardless of age or physical condition.

An adoption fee is charged by the RKNC Rescue Committee as follows: Adult $200.00 plus any spaying or neutering cost RKNC has incurred. Under 1 year of age $300.00 plus any spaying or neutering cost RKNC has incurred. On the rare occasions of very young puppies $450.00 with the new owners agreeing to have the puppy spayed or neutered upon proper age. The fee is considered a donation to the rescue fund and is to help defray expenses incurred for medical care, transportation, grooming, boarding, etc... The fee will not be refunded should the Newfoundland be returned to the RKNC Rescue Committee.

If you have any questions, suggestions, or know of a Newfoundland in need of rescue, please contact one of the following: